Duties
Performance Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for special education, Section 504, multilingual, and health services across the district
- Serve as the district’s McKinney-Vento liaison, ensuring identification, enrollment, and support for students experiencing homelessness
- Develop, write, submit, and monitor relevant grants (e.g., IDEA, Title III)
- Complete required state and federal reports related to special education, multilingual education, health services, and student supports
- Lead and support school-based teams in crisis situations, including threat assessments, safety planning, and emergency response coordination (Ex. loss of a student or staff)
- Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for students placed in therapeutic day schools, residential settings, and other outside placements; coordinate communication and compliance with families and service providers
- Oversee EC-8 summer programming, including Enrichment, Academic Boost, and Extended School Year (ESY) services, at the district-level
- Oversee the before and after-school program (KidCare) for K–5, at the district-level
- Support principals, teachers, and student services staff in addressing student needs, problem-solving complex cases, and implementing appropriate supports
- Partner with parents/guardians to address concerns, engage in collaborative problem-solving, and ensure clear communication regarding student services
- Serve on the district administrative cabinet, contributing to districtwide leadership, planning, policy development, and strategic initiatives
- Advise the superintendent and Board of Education on student discipline matters
- Serve as the district’s records custodian, ensuring secure storage, compliance with legal requirements, and timely transfer of records
- Act as the district’s lead administrator in mediation and due process hearings, preparing documentation, coordinating legal consultation, and representing district interests
- Oversee workload and caseload systems for student services staff; ensure equitable distribution and compliance with state and federal expectations
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners, agencies, and cooperative (e.g., special education cooperative, service providers, community organizations)
- Ensure responsible fiscal stewardship by monitoring budgets for special education, multilingual, health services, KidCare, and summer programming
- Ensure district wide compliance with IDEA, Section 504, health regulations, and all relevant state and federal laws
- Coordinate professional learning for staff in areas of special education, multilingual instruction, health services, and student supports (i.e. job-alike, mandated, etc.)
- Support policy development and updates related to student discipline (Code of Conduct)
- Analyze district data (academic, behavioral, SEL, attendance, special education indicators, multilingual learner progress, etc.) to inform programming and resource allocation
- Collaborate with building and district leaders to strengthen MTSS systems for academics, behavior, and SEL
- Support the evaluation processes for student services staff and contribute to the hiring, onboarding, and retention of high-quality personnel
- Support transitions for students with IEPs who are entering, moving within, or exiting the district
- Communicate regularly with families, staff, and the community regarding student services programming, policies, and updates
- Provide leadership and direction during New Educator Orientation and throughout the year with mentors/mentees
- Support family engagement through coordination of the Caregiver Connection for parents/guardians of students with IEPs and the Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee (BPAC)
Qualifications
Qualifications & Licensure:
- Illinois Professional Educator License with Director of Special Education Endorsement
- Previous experience in special education as a special education teacher, related service provider, and/or administrator
- Previous experience as an administrator
- Extensive knowledge of special education laws and the continuum of services, MTSS, and evidence-based instructional practices
- Proven experience in managing IEP and 504 processes
Salary/Benefits
Salary Range: $160,000 - $175,000
Benefits Eligibility: Eligible for full-time benefits administrative personnel
Work Year: 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027
How to Apply
Application Procedure:
Please upload to your application academic transcripts and at least three letters of reference
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/1896/opening/145559